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Many have requested the following document (which governs any funerals at my parish).
This arrangement of the “Pange Lingua” (which contains the famous “Tantum Ergo” verse) works quite well.
Father McManus makes no exception for hearing-impaired or deaf Catholics; his decree is absolute.
We must resist the temptation to justify Latin—or any liturgical practice—based on personal taste.
(8 of 50) “New Testament Revelation”
The Communion antiphons of the weekdays of Lent offer us an ancient sequence to unify the season.
…and then Easter will come, and for many parishes, the chant will disappear again.
Discovered by those who edited the third edition of the Campion Missal.
(7 of 50) “Miracles”
“What words or melodies could ever replace the forms of Catholic devotion you have used until now?” —Pope Saint Paul VI
This melody is quite ancient.
Image from a ‘Book of Hours’ (15th century).
“In a world filled with a lot of noise, your sacred song lifts our hearts to heaven…” —Parishioner
“The children loved it instantly. The game required focus, teamwork, and listening.”
This arrangement works with a mixed choir (or children singing with men).
